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The celebration, held indoors due to rainstorms, brought together current and former Marines serving in the 11th Marine Regiment. It included a re-dedication of their battle colors, with awards and streamers presented from the unit's World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War campaigns, as well as recent operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Most recently, elements of the 11th Marine Regiment participated in the fight against the Islamic State in Syria as a part of Operation Inherent Resolve.

"This ceremony offers a chance for Marines currently serving in the 11th Marine Regiment to reunite with veterans who served in the regiment during times of war and adversity during our country's history," said Capt. Paul Gainey.

"It allows the Marines currently serving to reach back to the regiment's history and understand what is expected moving forward to the next 100 years of 11th Marines."

The regiment, known among the Marines as the "Cannon Cockers," is the artillery regiment under the command of the 1st Marine Division.

Each regiment and battalion has a set of colors made up of the national ensign (U.S. Flag) and Marine Corps colors (Marine Corps flag). These colors represent battles in which the unit has fought.

The ceremony featured historical Marine Corps uniforms dating back to the Revolutionary War, worn by current members of the 11th Marines.

The event also was held to honor Valentine Jones, the granddaughter of Lt. Gen. Pedro de Valle, the late general who served as the commanding officer of the 11th Marine Regiment and commanding general of the 1st Marine Division during World War II.

Jones, however, was unable to make the event due to the weather. She is expected to take part in other celebrations at Camp Pendleton, Gainey said.

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Photo caption: U.S. Marines with 11th Marine Regiment rededicate the regimental ribbons during a centennial ceremony at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. The ceremony was held to commemorate 100 years of the Regiment's history. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Lance Cpl. Rhita Daniel)